We’re going to a New Version?
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We’re going to a New Version?
Bill MarlowSchool of Business, IT & Management
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Bio
At Durham 23 ½ years, mostly School of Business
“Real” IT faculty, currently teaching Programming languages, Systems Analysis, Databases, Project Management, etc.
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Bio (cont.)
23.5 years * 2 = 47 semesters, 4.5 courses per semester = 211 courses, changing to new version / new software 30% of the time = 63 software changes
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What we’re Talking About
Versions of software New software vs. new versions of
software Course / Program / School / College Who this applies to…
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Scope of Change
Course – 1-2 Courses, one faculty (that’s you!), one piece of software
Department – Multiple courses, multiple faculty, for example Program or School / Department size
College – Entire college
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Course-Level ChangeDoing it all by yourself
High level of control over changes to be made & implemented
Few (or no ) other faculty to work with you
Few resources provided by College
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School-Level ChangeWorking with your peers
Some level of control over changes to be made & implemented
Some other faculty who are making similar change
Some resources may be available
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College Level ChangeA time for visibility?
Very little control over changes to be made & implemented
Many other faculty to consult with Resources likely available Can you be a Trainer?
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Control vs. Resources
Level of Control
CourseDepartmentCollege
Resources
Available
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Resources
Software Developer Textbook Publishers Other faculty, perhaps from other
colleges, who have used the software
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Software Developer
Website (Forums, Online Courses, User Manuals, look for Support links)
“Summary of Change” Documentation
Sometimes lists of reference texts, new users, testimonials – available for contact?
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Textbook Publishers
Textbooks & Instructor Resources (especially Problem Solutions)
Author / Reviewer Contact Info Who else has requested this book?
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Other Faculty
Others in your department / school?
Your IT or Training Dept. may have insight about others in your college
Publishers may know others who have done the same things you are doing
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Other Faculty (cont.)
Software developer may know of other academic users
Conferences like this You are probably not alone! And if you are….
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Tips & Traps….
Software Acquisition Get software as soon as you can – I
try for the first week after term ends or sooner
Use a sample / trial version if you have to
Confirm versions once it is available on student laptops or lab room
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Tips & Traps….(cont.)
SWF Some deans (or other admin) will
allocate extra prep time when changing versions
Probably will not put you into overtime, but at least an acknowledgment of extra effort
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Tips & Traps….(cont.)
Is your homework done? At a minimum you should do the first
2-3 lab assignments during May / June USE the software for something Avoid the “I know how to do this”
attitude Note carefully where you have issues
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Tips & Traps….(cont.)
I Don’t Know Students should know that this is a
new version Admit you don’t know everything
about new version It’s OK to say “I will find out”
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Tips & Traps…. (cont.)
Support Staff & Admin. Be aware of what faculty are doing One note or link may be very
significant
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Tips & Traps…. (cont.)
Students I do tell my students it’s new Are other students affected? For example
students who took the course previously? Is a plan required for them?
Remember what you had trouble with when doing lesson planning
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Tips & Traps….(cont.)
Beta Versions of software During the Term Features of the new software – if
you’re not using them why did you convert?
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The Big Five
Start as early as you canIt’s worth the time to find help
Volunteer to help others – you’ll learn too
Use the software for yourselfYou have Time and you can Research –
Use Your Existing Skills!
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Contact Me….
Bill Marlow,School of Business,Durham College,2000 Simcoe St. N.,Oshawa, Ont., L1H 7L7
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Thank You!